Director of Food & Beverage at Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC — Lombard, IL

The Director of Food and Beverage is responsible for creating a superlative dining experience for our residents.

In this position, your main responsibilities will include:

• Recruit, hire, train, motivate, and educate a full complement of staff. Maintain department records and perform administrative functions.
• Establish, document, direct, and assist with general kitchen and dining room sanitation procedures.
• Coordinate with the community leadership team for any special functions or needs of residents
• Comply with all state, local, or federal rules, regulations, and licensing requirements related to health, safety (OSHA), and general operations of the Food & Beverage Department

To be successful in this position, we believe that you need the following experiences, strengths, and skills:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Culinary, and/or Dietary Manager Certification preferred, or the ability to become certified
• Serve Safe certification or equivalent required
• State and county-specific certifications
• Two years’ supervisory experience within a dietary environment
• Experience in senior living, hospitality, or healthcare dining preferred
• Possess general knowledge in the following areas of operation: productivity, costs and budgets, energy conservation, purchasing, receiving, storing systems, preparation and serving techniques, pilferage and portion control, personnel development, kitchen sanitation and general management of the Dietary Department

If you join Spectrum as a full-time team member, your story will include eligibility for medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and other voluntary insurance options. All part-time and full-time team members are eligible to participate in our 401(k), for paid time off, holiday pay, Daily Pay and discounts through Perk Spot.

Spectrum Retirement Communities strongly encourage all team members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, the vaccine is not a requirement to work with us.

Spectrum Retirement, LLC and all affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, religion, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Spectrum Retirement, LLC also participates in the E-verify program through the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration.

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